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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 263.75 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 263.75 and 61.75 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 263.75 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/263.75 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 263.75 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 16,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.56/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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